Spain Condemns Israel's New Palestinian Death Penalty Law
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez strongly criticized the Israeli parliament's approval of a new law that mandates the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of certain security offenses. On April 1, 2026, Sanchez described the measure as a 'step towards apartheid,' highlighting the discriminatory nature of the legislation which applies only to the Arab minority. The move has further strained diplomatic ties, following Spain's earlier withdrawal of its ambassador to Israel in protest of the ongoing regional conflict.